House of the Dragon star Steve Toussaint is calling out racist viewers who seem to have a problem with his casting in the Game of Thrones prequel series.
Toussaint, 57, responded to the criticism in an interview with Men's Health, following the racist social media backlash of a Black man being cast as Lord Corlys Velaryon or "The Sea Snake" in the HBO period drama.
According to Variety, Lord Corlys is never explicitly described as white in George R. R. Martin's Fire and Blood, which the prequel series is based off of. However, because his ancestors are Valyrian and his hair is described in the books as "Targaryen white-blonde," some expected him to be played by a white actor.
What say you?
I think the fans have a point. These shows are Historical fiction. Fans can't past his blackness, and it removes the fatansy out of the equation. And walaahi this is not about racism. Its like George Bush playing Martin Luther King
Toussaint, 57, responded to the criticism in an interview with Men's Health, following the racist social media backlash of a Black man being cast as Lord Corlys Velaryon or "The Sea Snake" in the HBO period drama.
According to Variety, Lord Corlys is never explicitly described as white in George R. R. Martin's Fire and Blood, which the prequel series is based off of. However, because his ancestors are Valyrian and his hair is described in the books as "Targaryen white-blonde," some expected him to be played by a white actor.
'House of the Dragon' Star Steve Toussaint Responds to Backlash Over His Casting
The actor plays Lord Corlys Velaryon in the 'Game of Thrones' prequel series.
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What say you?
I think the fans have a point. These shows are Historical fiction. Fans can't past his blackness, and it removes the fatansy out of the equation. And walaahi this is not about racism. Its like George Bush playing Martin Luther King
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